New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Kerosene Lamp

Manufacturer Ripley & Company

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1870

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
Base: 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (12.4 x 12.4 cm)

InscribedMarked on stem: "D.C. Ripley & Co., Pat'd Pending"; metal stem marked in relief: "PAT. SEPT. 29, 1868"

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4846

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DescriptionKerosene lamp of pressed blue opaline glass. Double font joined with a white opaline cup for matches. Atterbury patented screw connector attaching to an opaque white Atterbury pressed base with a double stepped foot. Nick on second step corner.

Published ReferencesInnes, PITTSBURGH GLASS, pg. 64-65, pl. 21.